Cloud ConceptsQuestion 16 of 100
Which cloud computing service model provides virtualized computing resources such as servers, storage, and networking that the customer manages?
a.Software as a Service (SaaS)
b.Function as a Service
c.Platform as a Service (PaaS)
d.Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Explanation
IaaS provides the fundamental building blocks of cloud IT (compute, storage, networking) and gives the customer the most control over the resources. SaaS delivers a finished application, while PaaS manages the underlying infrastructure for you.
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